This directory contains the core planning and quality assurance documents that guide the development of this application. Following a "Documentation-First" approach ensures that all stakeholder requirements are met with technical precision and verified through rigorous testing.
The "What" and "Why" This document outlines the business case, user personas, and high-level functional requirements. It serves as the single source of truth for project scope and success metrics.
The "How" A deep dive into the MERN architecture. This includes:
- Database Schema: Mongoose models and data relationships.
- API Specification: Detailed RESTful endpoint mapping.
- Frontend Architecture: React component hierarchy and state management strategy.
- Integrations: Configuration details for external APIs (Google Maps, reCAPTCHA, etc.).
The "Proof" The final validation phase. This document tracks individual test cases across authentication, CRUD operations, and responsive design, complete with screenshot evidence to ensure a bug-free deployment.
Note to Stakeholders: These documents are live files and are updated throughout the development lifecycle to reflect the current state of the application.